Recall 07V-058: 2007 Stoughton Van Trailer
STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Feb 16, 2007, covering about 1,472 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
The risk
If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Stoughton is working with brasscraft to replace the defective fitting free of charge (Please see 06e082). The recall began on february 20, 2007. Owners may contact brasscraft at 248-305-6000 or stoughton trailer at 1-608-873-2565.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V058000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-058?
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
How is recall 07V-058 fixed?
Stoughton is working with brasscraft to replace the defective fitting free of charge (Please see 06e082). The recall began on february 20, 2007. Owners may contact brasscraft at 248-305-6000 or stoughton trailer at 1-608-873-2565.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.